Does it really cost more over time to own a Prius?
It depends which car you’re comparing it to. If you’re comparing a Prius to a little car like a Yaris, the answer is yes, the Prius will cost more unless you own it for like 15 years. If you’re comparing it to a similar mid-sized car, the answer is no, the Prius will actually cost less after about 5 years. http://www.cnn.com/2006/AUTOS/08/22/bc.a… Not only will it save you on gas, but also maintenance and insurance costs, plus the resale value will be higher than a non-hybrid, especially if gas prices continue to rise (as no doubt they will). The hybrid battery is under warranty for 8-10 years. It’s also designed to last the lifetime of the car. Priuses used as taxis have over 200,000 miles on the original battery, and no Prius battery has been replaced due to old age. Even if you do need to replace the entire battery after 10 years, it currently costs about $3,000, and if you only need to
